YOUTH IDEATHON 2024
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Youth Ideathon encourages our youth to dream big and gives their dreams wings.

Organised by ThinkStartup and Management Entrepreneurship Professional Skills Council (MEPSC) in association with Central Board for Secondary Education (CBSE), in 3 editions, the Youth Ideathon is India’s biggest innovation and entrepreneurship competition designed specifically for school students.

In its previous 3 editions, the contest engaged with school students to energize them and connect with their passions to discover societal problems and propose solutions that can make lives of humanity better. In the 2023 edition, more than 155,000 school students from over 6000 schools participated. Now we are all set to launch Youth Ideathon 2024.

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WHO IS IT FOR?

The Youth Ideathon 2024 is open to all school students in India across two categories:
  • Junior: Class 4 to Class 8
  • Senior: Class 9 to Class 12
YI24 School Registration

YI24 is also open to all Schools from any Board – Central / State / International. There are special rewards for Schools of Innovation and Entrepreneurship, on the basis of student and teacher participation.

Faculty Development Program

YI24 is also open to all school teachers / mentors. However, a teacher must have a student team who s/he is mentoring. YI24 shall special rewards for Teachers of Innovation and Entrepreneurship.

Submit Your Idea

YI24 is OPEN for all K12 School Students. However, students have to participate in teams of 3 to 5 members from the same school.

Principal of innovation

YI24 introduces the Principal of Innovation Award to honor School Principals who transform their schools into innovation hubs.

YOUTH IDEATHON THEMES

The Youth Ideathon 2024 shall focus on innovative ideas and entrepreneurship around three key themes, as below:

Innovation and Entrepreneurship relating to Indian Heritage and Knowledge System

Encourage students to explore India's rich heritage and traditional knowledge to develop innovative solutions for contemporary challenges.

Technologies to take India ahead

Empower students to leverage emerging technologies like Artificial Intelligence, Robotics, and Internet of Things (IoT) to address national needs.

Sustainability (Air, Water, Health, Energy, Education, Poverty)

Challenge students to develop innovative solutions for a sustainable future, focusing on environmental and social issues.

Frequently Asked Questions:

Youth Ideathon is India’s biggest entrepreneurship competition for school students, aimed at fostering innovation, creativity, and problem-solving skills among young minds. It provides a platform for students to present their startup ideas and receive mentorship and support.

To submit your idea for the competition, please follow these steps:

  1. Complete the Submission Form: Navigate to the Idea Submission Page. Fill out the submission form with the necessary information about your idea. This includes the basic details about your idea that how impactful it is.

  2. Review and Submit: Double-check all the details you have entered to ensure accuracy. Once you are satisfied, click the "Submit" button to submit your idea.

School Registration Form:  Go to the School Registration Page. Fill out the form with your school's name, address, contact information, and any other required details.

Submit Registration: Review the information entered, and once confirmed, click the "Submit" button to complete the registration process.

The Youth Ideathon 2024 is open to all school students in India across two categories:

  • Junior: Class 4 to Class 8

  • Senior: Class 9 to Class 12

Yes, participants are allowed to submit more than one idea. However, each idea should be submitted as a separate entry.

No, there is no fee to participate in the Youth Ideathon. It is completely free for all students.

Yes, you can participate as an teams of up to 5 members.

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